Senior Restoration Consultant

How Your Role Will Shape Our Success

In this role, you will provide forensic and restoration consulting services to clients and develop your own projects.  You will serve as the primary client contact on your projects and lead internal teams in the research, analysis, and solving of structural and waterproofing deficiencies in a variety of structures, including high-rises, historical buildings, parking structures, plazas, water-retention structures, tunnels, and bridges. You will participate in all phases and aspects of a project, such as forensic investigation, behavior evaluation, repair design and budgeting, preparation of repair documents, and construction administration.

Qualified candidates will have strong restoration and/or forensic engineering experience, superior problem-solving skills, and a proven ability to manage several complex projects simultaneously. We are looking for a candidate with the ability to effectively communicate both in writing and verbally with decision-makers at all levels in an organization, be highly resourceful and self-directed, and enjoy working in an environment that offers freedom and autonomy to develop and implement best practices. Strong time management skills, proven leadership and teamwork abilities, self-initiation, and reliance are essential skills.

• Annual discretionary bonus program 
• Opportunity to purchase Walker stock – Walker is 100% employee-owned! 
• Medical, dental, vision, company-paid life insurance
• Mental wellness benefits  
• Health Savings Account with company contribution  
• 401(k) with company match 
• Flexible Spending Accounts and Commuter Spending Accounts  
• 529 college savings plan 
• A minimum of 3 weeks of Paid Time Off per year 
• 9 paid holidays per year, including 3 paid floating holidays 
• 5 days of bereavement leave and PTO Donation Bank to help during difficult times 
• 100% compensation replacement during short-term disability leaves  
• Paid parental leave that allows an additional week of paid time alongside short-term disability leave and/or applicable state paid leave programs 
• Paid community involvement hours 
• Tuition and licensure reimbursement and sponsorship of professional memberships
• Internal conferences and professional development opportunities
• Employee Resource Groups and Affinity Groups

What You'll Do

-Perform investigations, surveys, and testing of existing buildings to identify and diagnose deficiencies contributing to damage or deterioration.

-Critically analyze plans, specifications, and calculations prepared by others.

-Monitor the progress of projects, adhere to project requirements, and closely track budget and procedural standards.

-Perform or review condition appraisals, and develop repair schemes and repair recommendations.

-Complete and maintain all project documentation in project management software.

-Coordinate engineers and technical personnel for projects in the office.

-Maintain, market, and promote restoration and forensic engineering consulting services to new and existing clients.

-Assist and train less experienced staff in a variety of roles.

-Other duties as assigned.

What You Bring

Education & Credential Requirements:

- Bachelor's Degree in Structural/Civil Engineering or Architecture.

- Licensed Professional Engineer (P.E).

Additional Requirements:

- 8+ years of experience working in structural restoration, forensic engineering, or related fields.

-Proven expertise in structural assessment, repair design, and construction-phase services.

-Experience in developing and maintaining client relationships.

- Willingness to travel for site visits, client meetings, conferences, and project oversight.

Why Walker Consultants?

Walker offers various comprehensive services spanning structural integrity and building performance, encompassing forensic investigations, building envelope analysis, and restoration. Our forensic specialists excel in pinpointing the underlying causes of intricate issues, be it structural complexities, architectural hurdles, or building envelope uncertainties. Leveraging thorough investigations, meticulous assessments, and advanced analyses, we deliver enduring solutions.

The building envelope's significance transcends protection; it profoundly influences energy efficiency, occupant comfort, and aesthetic allure. Our building envelope experts ensure continuity, durability, and performance, maintaining project integrity from inception to a structure's lengthy service life. With a broad geographic footprint across the United States, Walker's extensive presence allows swift responses to local demands while harnessing the proficiency of our adept designers and practitioners. 

Join Us! 

We know that great talent comes in many forms. If you're excited about this role but don’t meet every single requirement, we still encourage you to apply! You might just be the right person for this role—or another opportunity on our team. 

At Walker Consultants, we are committed to fostering an inclusive workplace where everyone can thrive. We welcome and encourage applications from individuals of all abilities. If you require any accommodations during the application or interview process, or in the workplace, please let us know—we will work with you to ensure a fair and accessible experience.   

Walker Consultants is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE). We invite all qualified applicants to apply and do not discriminate against individuals because of their race, color, religion, national origin, gender, physical or mental disability, veteran status, or age.